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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.45, 201.50 and 95.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.45, 201.50 and 95.95 is: 143.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.45 : 201.50 = 95.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.45/201.50 = 95.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.45x = 201.50 × 95.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.45x = 19,334.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,334.06/134.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.80

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